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Patent CA-2356707-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of converting a railcar
Inventor: KLOSTER DICK
IPC: B61D19/00
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of converting box car from having a sliding door to having a plug door. In addition, the roof may be removed and the storage capacity within the box car may be increased by raising the roof of the box car and adding extensions to the sides of the box car. Moreover, the door opening may be increased by increasing the height of the roof. Further, the present invention relates to a method of creating a sealing surface around the perimeter of the door opening of the box car wherein the sealing surface is coplanar.
Patent CA-2362893-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing high-order polarization mode dispersion compensation using temporal imaging
Inventor: CAO XIANG-DONG
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A high order polarization mode dispersion (PMD) compensation arrangement (10) compensates for PMD in an optical signal using a temporal imaging technique.  An optical data input signal to the PMD compensator arrangement includes first and second polarization components for each bit of data that have been subjected to PMD. In the PMD compensation arrangement (10) a clock recovery arrangement (30) generates an electrical clock output control signal including a predetermined phase modulation depth and phase and a data rate of the received optical input data signal. A phase modulator (26) is responsive to the optical input data signal and the electrical clock output control signal from the clock recovery arrangement (30) for generating an optical output signal. In this optical output signal, the phase of the first and second polarization components associated with each data bit are delayed by a predetermined amount. A dispersive unit (28) introduces a predetermined amount of dispersion to the first and second polarization components in the optical output signal from the phase modulator (26) for generating an output optical signal from the PMD compensation arrangement (10) wherein the first and second polarization components for each data bit are in phase.
Patent CA-2363331-A1 (CA)
Title: Tube plate for tube bundles for chemical reactors and heat exchangers in general
Inventor: BACCIOLI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: A tube plate (10) for tube bundles for chemical reactors and heat exchangers in general, comprises a plurality of components (11, 12), with a shape which is complementary to one another, in order to form a complete plate (10), wherein the components (11, 12) are produced separately, and are connected to one another subsequently by means of mechanical joints, in order to form the tube plate (10). The components (11, 12) which form the tube plate (10) are joined to one another by means of a plurality of pins (15), or other mechanical connections, which are inserted in corresponding holes provided in the respective components, (11, 12). This joint can be completed by means of welded connections on the mechanical connection parts.
Patent CA-2363498-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FERRARA MARC
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating muscular proteolysis. The invention is essentially characterized in that it consists in determining the Cathepsin L content and/or mRNA content thereof in a muscular sample or blood sample from the human or animal body and includes a muscular proteolysis evaluation agent in order to carry out said method.
Patent CA-2364553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGNY BENOIT
IPC: C09D5/00
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to cross-linked acrylic microparticles, a method for the production thereof by polymerization in a dispersion in a non aqueous medium and to the uses thereof in covering or moulding compositions involving a favourable compromise between hardness, flexibility and adhesion. The micropparticles are obtained from a composition comprising: 50-99% mols of a constitutent (A) consisting of Cardura E 10 (meth)acrylate and optionally alkyl (meth)acrylate in C2-C8; a compound (B) consisting of at least one monomer or oligomer having at least 2 ethylenic unsaturations; a compound (C) consisting of at least one monomer or oligomer having in addition to one ethylenic unsaturation at least one second function (F1) with the possibility of at least partial chemical modification of the initial functions f1 into final functions f2.
Patent CA-2365936-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PORZIO MASSIMO
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: Equipment for detecting that a target has received a direct hit from a simulated weapon including a weapon (10, 30) and a target (11, 12, 38, 45), and characterised in that said weapon (10, 30) provides an emitter of signal s or laser shots (14, 33) operated by a switch (16, 35) and a trigger (18, 36) , and in that said target includes sensors (19, 20, 38a, 41-44) affixed to a supporting element (12, 11, 38, 45). Said sensors are operatively connected to an electronic detection circuit for a signal or laser shot received by the same sensors.
Patent CA-2366526-A1 (CA)
Title: Shooting simulation method
Inventor: JUTTNER HERMANN
IPC: F41G3/26
Filed: 2000-02-26
Abstract: The invention relate to a shooting simulation method, comprising barrelled weapons which fire ballistic projectiles. When a shot is simulated, the barrelled weapon (11) illuminates the target (13) using an optical transmitter (20) and a virtual impact of the projectile is determined, in order to establish a hit on target. The inventive method aims to reduce the production costs of the shooting simulation system and to ensure sufficient accuracy for the use thereof on the combat training range. To this end, the transmitter light is tightly concentrated optically and is pivoted successively on one plane. Information relating to the current position and vertical alignment (elevation) of the barrelled weapon (11) and the type of weapon and projectile is modulated on the transmitter light. In the target (13) which is equipped with an optical receiver device, the virtual projectile impact and the distance between the target (13) and the barrelled weapon (11) arc determined from the weapon information that has been transmitted to the target (13) and from the known target position and are compared with one another, in order to establish a hit on target. If the information matches, a hit is displayed.
Patent CA-2368724-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for preparing isobutylene-based polymers
Inventor: GARRATT SHAUN
IPC: C08F210/12
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerisation process for the preparation of isobutylene-based polymers. We have found that a compound of the general structure (I) [HC(CRR'R")2] + [M2X9]- in which R is hydrogen or a group of the formula M'R1R2R3, R' is a group of the formula M'R4R5R6, R" is hydrogen, a C1 to C12 alkyl, a C6 to C14 aryl or a C7 to C20 alkylaryl, M is Zr or Hf, M' is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb, X is a halogen atom, and R1 to R6 is a C1 to C12 alkyl group, a C6 to C14 aryl or a C1 to C20 alkylaryl, shows high catalytic activity in isobutene copolymerisations.   This invention relates to the a.m. compound of the general structure (I) in itself, to a catalyst of the general structure (I), a catalytic composition comprising a compound of the a.m. general structure (I), a process for homo- or co-polymerizing isoolefines, optionally in the presence of further copolymerizable monomers, in the presence of a compound of the general structure (I) and a method of stabilizing a compound of the general structure (II) [R'HC(CRR")2] 2+ [M2X9]-, in which R is a group of the formula SiR1R2R3, R" is hydrogen, a C1 to C12 alkyl, a C6 to C14 aryl or a C7 to C20 alkylaryl, M is Zr or Hf, X is a halogen atom, and R1 to R3 is a C1 to C12 alkyl group, with a compound R' of the formula M'R4R5R6, in which M' is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb and R4 to R6 is a C1 to C12 alkyl group as well as a non-coordinating anion of the general structure [M2X9]- in which M is Zr or Hf and X is a halogen atom.
Patent CA-2368855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EDELSON RICHARD LESLIE
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 2000-04-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé induisant la différentiation de monocytes contenus dans un volume extracorporel de sang prélevé chez un patient et transformés en cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles présentant un antigène. Les monocytes sont d'abord exposés à une perturbation physique, à un rayonnement en présence d'un agent photoactivable capable de former des composés d'addition avec des composants cellulaires de l'ADN et/ou traités avec un agent de liaison à l'ADN. Les monocytes traités sont ensuite incubés pendant une période de temps suffisante pour augmenter au maximum le nombre de cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles dans la population de cellules traitées. Les cellules dendritiques fonctionnelles issues des monocytes induits sont incubées avec des agents effecteurs de maladie afin d'augmenter la présentation d'au moins un antigène à l'origine de la maladie exprimé par les agents effecteurs de maladie. L'invention concerne également des compositions renfermant des cellules dendritiques issues des monocytes induits et des compositions renfermant des cellules dendritiques incubées avec des agents effecteurs de maladie.
Patent CA-2369688-A1 (CA)
Title: Contact assembly for a plug connector, in particular for a pcb plug connector
Inventor: PAPE GUNTER
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a contact carrier for a plug connector, in particul ar for a PCB plug connector. The contact carrier comprises a carrier body which is made of plastics, and a plurality of contacts which are accommodated in the carri er body and each have two plug-in portions and one transition portion located betwee n the two plug-in portions. The transition portions are exposed at least in part a nd the carrier body is provided with thermally conductive webs which are located between the transition portions and adjoin the latter.
Patent CA-2369699-A1 (CA)
Title: Transparent micro emulsion
Inventor: TANAKA HIDEKAZU
IPC: A61K8/39
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A transparent micro emulsion of the present invention includes two or more nonionic surfactants, two or more oily components, a water-soluble high molecular weight polymer, and a cosmetically-acceptable carrier. The sum of the concentration of the surfactant (a) and the oily components (b) is less than about 6.0 wt%. The ratio of the surfactant to the oily component is from about 2:1 to about 1:1.
Patent CA-2369774-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUSNJARA KENNETH J
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A method of marketing component products to producers engaged in the production of composite products utilizing such component products, and the sale of such composite products to end users, generally consisting of distributing software to such producers, functional to design the composite products and including advertisements soliciting the sale of component products; receiving electronically over the internet from the producers, orders for the purchase of selected ones of the component products; transmitting electronically over the Internet to selected ones of a set of vendors, orders for the purchase of component products corresponding to the selected ones of the component products ordered by the producers with instructions to ship the ordered component products to the producers; receiving invoices from the vendors of component products shipped to the producers responsive to purchase orders received by the vendors, and remitting payment thereof to the vendors; and invoicing the producers upon confirmation of the shipment of the component products by the vendors to the producers.
Patent CA-2370031-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STUART ANDREW T B
IPC: H01M8/0656
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: An energy distribution network for providing hydrogen fuel to a user comprising; energy source means; hydrogen production means to receive the energy from the energy resource means; hydrogen fuel user means to receive hydrogen from the hydrogen production means; and data collection, storage, control and supply means linked to the energy resource means, the hydrogen production means, and the hydrogen fuel user means to determine, control and supply hydrogen from the hydrogen production means. Preferably, the network comprises one or more water electrolysers and provides for the distribution of hydrogen, for use as a fuel for vehicles, fuel cells, electrical and thermal generators, and the like.
Patent CA-2373283-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for supplying electrical power to accessory devices in rail vehicles
Inventor: EIBISCH GERT
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to the supply of electricity to control, signaling, illuminating and display devices or the like in rail vehicles wherein a drive unit is operated independently from a drive system, load is reduced ease of maintenance is improved and environmental costs are saved. A fuel cell aggregate is used as an electricity supply device. Said methanol processing aggregate is comprised of a tank (3) for deionized water; a tank (2) for methanol; an evaporator (4) for mixing water and methanol; a reformer (6) for converting methanol to hydrogen and carbon dioxide; a gas purification unit (7) for removing carbon monoxide; several integrated proton-conducting electrolyte-membrane (PEM) fuel cells (8), wherein hydrogen and air compressed by a compressor (14) are continuously supplied as oxidizing agents and removed; a cooling circuit (K) for cooling said fuel cells (8), a pipe (16) which leads into the tank and draws off reaction water; and a pipe (18) which draws off waste gas produced in the reaction in the fuel cell. Said pipe (18) is connected to a catalytic burner (5).
Patent CA-2374599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASHKENAZI AVI J
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: Death Receptor 4 (DR4) antibodies are provided. The DR4 antibodies may be included in pharmaceutical compositions, articles of manufacture, or kits.  Methods of treatment and diagnosis using the DR4 antibodies are also provided.
Patent CA-2375251-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING TOBIN ALLEN
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for a digital printer adapted to print information onto a media substrate in a form that can be read by the human eye and a form that is invisible to the human eye but readable to an optical reader device, the cartridge including: a housing defining a plurality of storage areas wherein at least one of the storage areas contains colorant for printing information that is visible to the human eye and at least one of the other storage areas contains colorant for printing information in a form that is invisible to the human eye but readable by the optical reader device.
Patent CA-2376095-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SROUJI SAMER
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: An ultrasound system for assessment of distance between an area of interest and a known location of a non-bone canal for use in drilling an implant receiving cavity in the alveolar bone of a human subject's posterior mandibl e or posterior maxilla. The system comprises an ultrasound probe capable of being introduced at the area of interest and transceiving pulse echo ultrasound signal to the alveolar bone and therefrom and an electronic circuitry for processing the ultrasound signal and providing an indication o f the remaining alveolar bone distance between said ultrasound probe and a can al within the alveolar bone.
Patent CA-2377543-A1 (CA)
Title: Industrial multilayer fabric
Inventor: KUJI TAKEHITO
IPC: D03D11/00
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: An industrial multilayer fabric has at least an upper surface side layer and running surface side layer. The upper surface side layer and running surface side layer are connected by a ground yarn knotting yarn which forms a portion of the surface of the upper surface side layer. An upper surface side warp which appears on the surface of the upper surface side layer passes over two continuous upper surface side wefts and the ground yarn knotting yarn, and then passes under three continuous upper surface side wefts.
Patent CA-2377867-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for manufacturing detergent powder
Inventor: KARPUSIEWICZ WILLIAM MARTYN
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: A process for applying relatively volatile ingredients, such as perfume, to powdered detergents minimizes the loss of the ingredients to the atmosphere and increases plant efficiency.
Patent CA-2379335-A1 (CA)
Title: Crystals of the sodium salt of pravastatin
Inventor: PFLAUM ZLATKO
IPC: A61K31/22
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: Lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, mevastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin and cervastatin and derivatives and analogs thereof are known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and are used as antihypercholesterolemic agents. The majority of them are produced by fermentation using microorganisms of different species identified as species belonging to Aspergillus, Monascus, Nocardia, Amycolatopsis, Mucor or Penicillium genus, some are obtained by treating the fermentation products using the methods of chemical synthesis o r they are the products. The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of the sodium salt of pravastatin, which is known by the chemical name 1- naphthaleneheptanoid acid, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 8a-hexahydro-.beta., .delta., 6- trihydroxy-2-methyl-8 (2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-, mono sodium salt, which is useful as a pharmaceutical substance, to the method for its production and isolation, to a pharmaceutical formulation containing the crystalline form o f the sodium salt of pravastatin and a pharmaceutical method of treatment. The  novel crystalline form of the sodium salt of pravastatin is useful in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia.
Patent CA-2380661-A1 (CA)
Title: Elastic knee wrap
Inventor: DAVIS LEANE KRISTINE
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: A substantially rectangular piece of flexible web having a first end and a second end and an elastic portion therebetween stretchable along a longitudinal axis of the piece of flexible web. The piece of flexible web has a length great enough to encircle a user's knee such that the first and second ends overlap. The first end has a reclosable fastening system for attaching the first end to the piece of flexible web near the second end in order to hold the piece of flexible web around he user's knee when the piece of web is stretched. The piece of flexible web also has an aperture therein. The aperture is aligned with the user's patella to establish a convenient locating point for wrapping the knee wrap around the user's knee. The piece of flexible web further includes a means for extending the piece of flexible web transverse to said longitudinal axis at the aperture in order to accommodate bending of the user's knee. The knee wrap even further includes a plurality of thermal elements embedded in the piece of flexible web. The plurality of thermal elements has a pattern which applies thermal energy to the sides and top of the user's knee.
Patent CA-2382444-A1 (CA)
Title: Dna construct and its use
Inventor: STALBERG KJELL
IPC: A23L5/41
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A DNA construct comprising in the 5' to 3' direction of transcription operably linked a promoter region directing transcription to the seed of an oilseed plant, a nucleotide sequence coding for at least one peptide with enzyme activity necessary for keto group containing xanthophyll production and esterification in an oilseed plant and a transcriptional termination region is disclosed. The DNA construct may additionally comprise a nucleotide sequence coding for a transit peptide directing the translated fusion polypeptide to the chloroplast of the oilseed plant. The peptide with enzyme activity is preferably a peptide with .beta.-carotene C-4-oxygenase activity, e.g. from the alga <aematococcus pluvialis. Comprised by the invention are also a transgenic oilseed plant cell, e.g. of rape, sunflower, soybean or mustard origin, and a transgenic oilseed plant-produced xanthophyll, such as canthaxanthin or astaxanthin, and also astaxanthin esters.
Patent CA-2385563-A1 (CA)
Title: Moyens de defense fixes
Inventor: O'DWYER JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: F42B23/16
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne des moyens de défense fixes utilisés pour défendre une zone désignée comportant, au moins un moniteur afin de contrôler ladite zone, en vue de détecter un secteur à l'intérieur de la zone susmentionnée, dans laquelle une nouvelle présence se manifeste, une défense capable d'affaiblir le personnel présent en tout lieu dans une zone désignée distante et des moyens de communication assurant la liaison entre moyens de contrôle et moyens de défense, afin de déclencher une activation sélective des moyens de défense et lancer une attaque débilitante dans la zone détectée.
Patent CA-2386232-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HODGKINS DAVID H
IPC: B01D29/50
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un assemblage de filtre (18) comprenant une cartouche filtrante jetable (56) disposée à l'intérieur du logement d'un filtre (50). Le logement (50) comprend un couvercle amovible (51), et un raccord (60) comportant un conduit central interne (72) s'étendant le long de l'axe central du logement (50). Le conduit central (72) est partagé, par une paroi (74), dans le sens de la longueur, en deux canaux de coulée (76, 78) reliés à une paire d'orifices (28, 16) dans le raccord (60). Le raccord (60) contient un autre orifice (22) et le logement (50) comporte encore un autre orifice (26). La cartouche filtrante (56) comprend un premier capuchon d'extrémité, circulaire, non perforé (110), et un second capuchon d'extrémité, annulaire, non perforé (112) dimensionné afin de s'adapter au conduit central (72). Des première et seconde boucles de support de filtre (124, 125) sont supportées entre les premier et second capuchons d'extrémité (110, 112). Une paroi cylindrique non perforée (156) est disposée radialement entre les première et seconde boucles de support de filtre (124, 125). Des joints annulaires (123, 150, 158) sont placés autour de l'ouverture dans le second capuchon d'extrémité, à l'extrémité intérieure de la première boucle de support de filtre, et à l'extrémité intérieure de la paroi cylindrique. Ces joints (123, 150, 158) permettent d'obtenir l'étanchéité vis-à-vis du conduit central (72), lorsque la cartouche filtrante est installée dans le logement, afin de séparer les deux voies d'écoulement dans le logement (50).
Patent CA-2386629-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAIMI PERRY G
IPC: C12P19/04
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: This invention concerns methods for synthesis and accumulation of fructo-oligosaccharides in seeds of monocot plants by selective expression of a fructosyltransferase gene sequence. Selective expression includes coordination of timing, tissue specific expression and especially subcellular location.  Successful transformants utilize sucrose to synthesize and accumulate fructo-oligosaccharides in the plastid of the cell, in established crops, without loss of co-products or concern for yield loss due to degradation during maturation, harvest or storage of the plant. Enhanced fructo-oligosaccharide production will benefit the fructose sweetener industry and add value to grain used for feed.
Patent CA-2386810-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrospun skin masks and uses thereof
Inventor: RENEKER DARRELL
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A skin mask for affecting a skin condition comprises a fibrous membrane comprising one or more fibers that have been electrostatically spun and applied directly onto the three-dimensional topography of the skin to form the membrane. The skin covering or mask contains one or more polymers and, optionally, one or more preferably medically useful additives for protecting and/or healing the skin. The skin mask is generated on the skin by directly electrospinning one or more polymeric fibers onto the skin surface.